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Date:         Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:45:23 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: One more %^$ part...
Comments: To: Mark Tuovinen <aksyncronaut@GMAIL.COM>
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---- Mark Tuovinen <aksyncronaut@GMAIL.COM> wrote: I checked out the engine and finally found the true > source of our problem. It was the preformed hose from the upper left rear > cyl. head to the rail around the hatch opening. I just happened to be > looking at the one spot you can see the hose under the A/C compressor while > I revved the engine and saw water squirt out. It would not leak at idle > only under pressure from the pump did it appear. The leak was just passed > the water outlet and right before where the hose does a 90 degree turn and > reduces down in size. I used duct tape and clamps to try and slow it down > as we were roughly 570 miles from home. This worked for 210 miles but it > finally failed completely 30 miles outside of Tok at 10PM that evening.

Sounds like a case where "Rescue Tape" might have been useful. I keep mine in the van. Haven't had to use it, and hope I don't, but I know it is there. Worked well on a garden hose, but of course, the pressure and temp are much lower there than on a vehicle. David McNeely


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